Campsite for Silverstone LMS/ILMC?

[tn*c]

OK - Where are we all going to Camp.

Silverstone Track Camping?

Actually on the back straight by Stowe, Not far from the new pits but where will the village etc be? Showers Toilets, Food Outlets and a Shop by the looks of things. They will issue braclets to campers to increase security. Appears as though cars can be with tents but motorbikes must stay in a locked compound. Retrieval with official documents!
Campsite Map here: http://www.silverstone.co.uk/Templates/Public/pdfs/campsite-map.pdf

Cost £30 Per Person!

TO BOOK:- If buying a weekend Ticket from Silverstone then it can be done online http://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/Le-Mans-Series/.
                If you already have one ie. SpeedChills then phone 0844 3750 740 Stating you need camping but have a team pass or already have your ticket. They need to tie it to a booking apparently.
                I have been told tickets can be bought on the day but are more expensive.

Whittlebury Hall

Very sloping and a bit of a walk to the old start finish straight, Where bars entertainment used to be. Long muddy walk to the track.

Cost £45 per car.

TO BOOK:- Goto https://www.moonssl.co.uk/whittlebury/ Cheaper in advance.

Tickets

SpeedChills are selling the Weekend Ticket for £20 e-ticket to collect from Circuit office on the day of arrival. £9 + Booking fee cheaper then the circuit.

TO BOOK:- Goto http://www.speedchills.com/le-mans-series/silverstone/tickets. I have asked if they can sell camping as well.


No other campsites will be operating at the request of Silverstone and LMS.

[Bob U]

SpeedChills are selling the Weekend Ticket for £20 e-ticket to collect from Circuit office

Well let's hope it turns out better than our last experience with e-tickets.

[tn*c]

Funny I thought that when I was writing it! I suspect that the ticket will be printed in Spanish this year.

Are you likely to make it?

[Bob U]

Of course I will be there.

[wishy]

OMFG.........has anybody looked at the regulations for the campsite,I think the ACO and Silverstone are in collusion with banning glass bottles on the campsite

Looks like the Bretheren would not be welcome as they play....."LOUD MUSIC"....on the odd occasion

[tn*c]

Have you read the rule book for Whittlebury though!

Plus the webpage used to say slightly sloping! One wrong tent peg and LANDSLIDE!

[landman]

Whittlebury was OK last year I thought.

The facilities should now be finished/improved.

The downside was, as previously mentioned, the slope of the campsite.

Walk to the track was ok, but lengthy.

We packed up on Sunday morning then drove around to the main car park rather than hiking back to WH.

[redstu]

OMFG.........has anybody looked at the regulations for the campsite,I think the ACO and Silverstone are in collusion with banning glass bottles on the campsite

Looks like the Bretheren would not be welcome as they play....."LOUD MUSIC"....on the odd occasion

Bit difficult for bikers as well , once its been locked up you cant access it until you leave! So no popping down to the nearest supermarket for some supplies!

[tn*c]

OMFG.........has anybody looked at the regulations for the campsite,I think the ACO and Silverstone are in collusion with banning glass bottles on the campsite

Looks like the Bretheren would not be welcome as they play....."LOUD MUSIC"....on the odd occasion

Bit difficult for bikers as well , once its been locked up you cant access it until you leave! So no popping down to the nearest supermarket for some supplies!

I am guessing this is because at the MotoGP there were either:-

A: Problems with bikes being ridden round the campsite
B: Bikes were stolen

Either way, I am sure if needed one of us with a car can run you down the shops. Plus the campsite says it has hot food stools and a shop.

I wouldn't bet on either tho. Taking a van with everything including the kitchen sink.

[Bob U]

OMFG.........has anybody looked at the regulations for the campsite,I think the ACO and Silverstone are in collusion with banning glass bottles on the campsite

Looks like the Bretheren would not be welcome as they play....."LOUD MUSIC"....on the odd occasion

Bit difficult for bikers as well , once its been locked up you cant access it until you leave! So no popping down to the nearest supermarket for some supplies!

 Plus the campsite says it has hot food stools

Hot Food Stools, hhhmmm,that sounds like they are having a dodgy kebeb van on site. I hope the bogs are up to it. I think I will take my own food.

[Nobby Diesel]

I've stayed at Wittlebury once and thought it was ok.
Yes, it's a bit of a walk to the gate, but no more than 15 minutes.
We went down past the hotel, to the golf club, to make use of the bar, watch the box, nice loos etc. Again, a little walk from the camp site, but no real issue.
All in all, an ok site.
I seem to recall that the ambulance could find the place ok, when Andy Zarse needed it

[Andy Zarse]

I seem to recall that the ambulance could find the place ok, when Andy Zarse needed it

I needed an ambulance? When did I need an ambulance? 

I must have been drunk! 

[Lazy B'stard]

£30 to sleep in my own van! Jesus. I'm sure there are other campsites within 20 minutes drive.

I'm coming down on saturday night with Barnsley Mick and Dutch Bas. Not paying £90 for a camping pitch though.

[tn*c]

£30 to sleep in my own van! Jesus. I'm sure there are other campsites within 20 minutes drive.

I'm coming down on saturday night with Barnsley Mick and Dutch Bas. Not paying £90 for a camping pitch though.

I know I think this is an outrageous price. The thing with Whittlebury Hall Camping is that being where the new start finish straight is the walk from that campsite is now over an hour.

There is very little other camping anywhere near the circuit as it is all very seasonal. One weekend a year for most of them. NOT LMS i have had.

They are charging per person because they issue wrist bands but I do think they need to charge £30 for a Car +1 then perhaps £5 per additional Person.

I will have to see how funds sit before I plan any of that weekend.

[Lazy B'stard]

The distance isn't an issue for us as we are coming straight down from a days mountain biking in the Peaks (Bas doesn't get to see many hills at home) and will be using bikes to get around the circuit. £90 for a nights camping on top of expensive race tickets is taking the piss.

Look at Spa historic six hours. 25 Euro for three days inc paddock and grandstands, free camping and parking if you have a classic car. I suspect the beer would be better too!